Squeeze the day: 33 refreshing lemon recipes

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Get ready to pucker up and savor the zesty allure of our collection of lemon desserts and drinks, featuring a variety of recipes that showcase the versatility of lemons in creating desserts and beverages that are both tangy and tantalizing.

Slice of lemonade pie on a plate with lemonade in the background.
Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe

Fresh squeezed lemonade with straw in mason jar.
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Photo credit: Real Life Of LuLu

Quench your thirst with the zesty and refreshing delight of our freshly squeezed lemonade, where the vibrant flavors of hand-squeezed lemons mingle with just the right amount of sweetness, creating a cool and invigorating beverage for hot summer days.
Get the Recipe: Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe

Easy Lemon Bars

Close up of lemon bars on white plate with sliced lemons in background.
Easy lemon bars. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu

Delight in the simplicity of our lemon bars, where a simple mixture of pantry staples comes together to create a treat that is bursting with lemony goodness, making them a go-to dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Bars

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Slice of lemon cheesecake on red, white, and blue plate.
Lemon cheesecake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in a taste of citrus heaven with our no-bake lemon cheesecake, where a luscious and creamy lemon-infused filling rests atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a refreshing dessert that requires no oven time.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Lemon Gold Cake

Slice of lemon gold cake on red plate.
Lemon gold cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in a slice of sunshine with our lemon gold cake, featuring a delicate golden crumb that melts in your mouth, enhanced by the refreshing zest of lemon and a subtle sweetness that will brighten your day.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Gold Cake

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Slice of lemonade pie with a pitcher of lemonade in the background.
Lemonade Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Frozen Lemonade Pie is the ultimate summer dessert. With its creamy, citrusy filling and cool, smooth texture, it’s like a refreshing breeze on a hot day, but in dessert form. The balance of tart lemonade flavor and sweet pie ingredients makes this treat a surefire hit for all lemon lovers.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemonade Pie

Lavender Lemonade

A large pitcher filled with a purple liquid and lemon slices.
Lavender Lemonade. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

A highly refreshing and soothing Lavender Lemonade recipe filled with simple and delicious ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Lavender Lemonade

Lemon Pie

Lemon Pie.
Lemon Pie. Photo Credit: Splash of Taste.

Love the zesty aroma of lemons and the vibrant taste they bring to dishes? Our lemon pie showcases the best of this citrus fruit. From the first bite to the last, you’ll savor the intense lemony goodness that makes this pie a true standout.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pie

Lemon Cake Pie

A slice of lemon pie with raspberries on top.
Lemon Cake Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

It’s a cake and a pie all in one dessert. Try this easy to make Lemon Cake Pie for a fruity treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cake Pie

Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

Overhead shot of cucumber lemon ginger water in a glass pitcher.
Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines fresh cucumber, bright lemon, and earthy ginger for a lively, tasty, beautiful beverage you can enjoy any time!
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Flatlay of lemon dessert cake with lemon slices.
Meyer lemon poppyseed cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMC.

Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf recipe is a fresh take on a classic. The loaf is flavored with Meyer lemons and is soft, moist, and flavorful.
Get the Recipe: Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes

Mini lemon blueberry cheesecakes with granola crust.
Lemon Blueberry Mini Cheesecakes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These granola crust mini cheesecakes are infused with lemon and thyme and topped with a quick blueberry thyme compote.
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Blueberry Cheesecakes

Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

A wire rack with lemon cookies on it.
Almond Flour Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Looking for a zesty twist on your gluten-free cookie game? Look no further than this Almond Flour Lemon Cookies recipe! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with tangy lemon flavor, making them a sweet way to brighten up your day.
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

Copycat Chick-fil-a Lemonade

Glass of lemonade on a table with a bowl of lemons in the background and pitcher on the side.
Lemonade. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With just the right balance of sweetness and tang, the Copycat Chick-fil-a Lemonade brings your favorite fast food drink into your home kitchen. Made with fresh lemons, it’s the refreshing beverage you need on a hot day, or to quench your thirst anytime.
Get the Recipe: Copycat Chick-fil-a Lemonade

Lemon Drop Cookies

Lemon cookies on a silver cooling rack with lemons around it.
Lemon Drop Cookies. Photo Credit: Feast+West.

Fluffy lemon cookies covered in a zesty glaze — what could be more summery than that? They’re like lemonade in a cookie.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Drop Cookies

Lemonade Popsicles

Lemonade popsicles resting on a tan table garnished with fresh lemons.
Lemonade Popsicles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

With the perfect balance of sweet and tart, these easy three-ingredient lemonade popsicles are bursting with fresh lemon flavor in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Lemonade Popsicles

Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon bundt cake on a white plate with strawberries.
Lemon Bundt Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easily made from scratch this Lemon Bundt Cakes bakes up golden brown with juicy lemon pieces baked in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze drizzled down the sides,
Get the Recipe: Lemon Bundt Cake

Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Overhead shot of cucumber lemon mint water in a glass pitcher.
Cucumber Lemon Mint Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines cool cucumber, bright lemon, and fresh mint for a lively, tasty water you can enjoy any time! It’s impressive enough for parties and easy enough for every day.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Ombre Citrus Layer Cake

Slice of citrus layered cake on white plate.
Ombre citrus layered cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMC.

Ombre Citrus Layer Cake is bursting with layers of bright summer citrus flavor. This cake mix cake tastes like a fancy bakery cake from the addition of sour cream, pudding, and Jello.
Get the Recipe: Ombre Citrus Layer Cake

Lemon Whippersnaps

Lemon Whippersnaps Cookies on baking mat
Lemon Whippersnaps. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Get ready for a flavor explosion with Lemon Whippersnaps. These delicate cookies pack a punch of tart lemon and sugary sweetness in every bite, creating a fun contrast that’s absolutely addictive.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Whippersnaps

Lemon Glazed Donuts

Image shows Baked lemon mini donuts held over more on a wire rack.
Lemon glazed donuts. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your mornings with the tangy goodness of baked lemon glazed donuts. These soft and zesty treats are drizzled with a sweet and tangy lemon glaze that will awaken your taste buds. Start your day on a bright and flavorful note with these irresistible citrus delights.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Glazed Donuts

Lemon Squares

Image shows a close up of Lemon Squares on a white plate.
Lemon Squares. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Brighten your day with zesty Lemon Squares, a tangy and refreshing dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and citrusy flavors. Enjoy the crispy crust and the refreshing burst of lemon in every luscious square.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Squares

Frozen Lemon Daiquiris

two frozen lemon cocktails in coupe glasses with gold rims, next to lemons and a green kitchen towel.
Frozen Lemon Daiquiri. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Reminiscent of the New Orleans classic cocktail, these boozy Frozen Lemon Daiquiris are like frozen lemonade. Eat it with a spoon for a sweet dessert or sip on them with a straw for an after-dinner treat.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Lemon Daiquiris

Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Lemon muffins on a wood cutting board.
Lemon Ricotta Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Take the standard lemon muffin up a notch with this made from scratch Ricotta Lemon Muffins recipe. Adding some Tuscany flavors with ricotta cheese and fruity olive oil makes these muffins rich and delicious.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Mini lemon bundt cakes on a cool rack drizzled with icing and topped with raspberries and blueberries.
Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are delightful bite-sized desserts bursting with citrusy goodness. With their tender crumb and zesty glaze, they’re a great way to end a meal on a high note. Plus, their adorable mini size makes them perfect for individual servings or for a dessert spread at a party.
Get the Recipe: Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

Homemade Limoncello

A gold-rimmed coupe glass holds a yellow cocktail garnished with a lemon peel curl on a white surface.
Homemade Limoncello. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sweet and tart, this Italian digestif is a delicious after-dinner sipper. Sip on it with a lemon dessert or drizzle it over ice cream for a zesty treat.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Limoncello

Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Image shows a fingers holding a Chewy Lemon Cookie with more in the background.
Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Bake a batch of these Chewy Iced Lemon cookies that have a bold taste of fresh lemon in a soft buttery sugar cookie. A delicious recipe for the lemon lover.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Iced Cookies

Pomegranate Lemonade

Image shows a hand holding a glass of pomegranate lemonade with green grass in the background.
Pomegranate Lemonade. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

There is nothing more cool and refreshing on a hot summer day than a glass of lemonade. Dress it up to give it even more flavor with this simple recipe for a homemade pomegranate lemonade you’re sure to love.
Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake

Image shows a spoon holding a bite of Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake with the full container behind it.
Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Strawberries and lemon are so refreshing, and they’re absolutely delicious in this quick and simple recipe for an icebox cake. It’s so satisfying and pretty, too!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Icebox Cake

Lemon Shortbreads

Lemon cookies on a wire rack.

This Easy Lemon Shortbread Cookie recipe is definitely for the lemon lover and cookie lover. Zested lemons flavors these buttery slice and bake cookies and a pretty yellow sanding sugar adds a delightful crunch.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbreads

Lemon Lime Cream Pie

Lemon lime cream pie in a white pie plate with blackberries on top.
Lemon Lime Cream Pie. Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in this refreshing Lemon Lime Cream Pie, crowned with luscious blackberries that burst with juicy sweetness in every delectable bite.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Lime Cream Pie

Lemon Posset

Lemon posset in red ramekins on a yellow and white towel.

his Easy Lemon Ginger Posset with Raspberries is made with just lemon juice, sugar, cream, and flavorings for an amazing citrusy indulgent treat.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Posset

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Two milkshake glasses with frozen strawberry lemonade garnished with strawberries sitting on a wooden table outside.
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This creamy frozen strawberry lemonade is the summer drink you’ve been looking for. It’s sweet and tart and smooth to drink with a little pop of fizz. It’s sure to be a fan favorite in your house.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

Lemon Curd

Image shows a spoon dipping into a jar of Lemon Curd.
Lemon Curd. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in the velvety smoothness of homemade lemon curd, a tangy and luscious spread that adds a burst of vibrant lemon flavor to scones, tarts, or simply enjoyed straight from the spoon. Perfectly sweet and tart, it’s a citrus lover’s dream come true.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd

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